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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Director, Indirect Procurement to join their team. You will lead a large, enterprise-wide spend portfolio. This is a highly visible role for a procurement leader who thrives in hands-on, stakeholder-facing environments and brings deep expertise across transportation, logistics, facilities, and utilities categories. This position offers the opportunity to shape strategy while remaining closely embedded in the business—working directly with executive leadership, plant operations, and cross-functional partners to drive value, resilience, and long-term capability.
The Opportunity:
The Director of Indirect Procurement will own and lead a $1B+ annual indirect spend portfolio, with primary emphasis on:
- Transportation and logistics (3PL – over-the-road and ocean).
- Warehousing and distribution services.
- Utilities, facilities, and site services.
This leader will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that balance cost, service, risk, and scalability across a multi-site manufacturing and operations footprint.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across transportation, logistics, warehousing, utilities, facilities, and related indirect categories.
- Act as a trusted business partner to senior executives and site leadership, ensuring procurement is fully embedded in core business decisions.
- Drive total cost of ownership improvements while maintaining service continuity and supply assurance.
- Lead complex supplier negotiations and long-term contractual strategies across domestic and international providers.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships that enable innovation, flexibility, and performance improvement.
- Partner closely with operations, finance, engineering, and HR to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
- Develop and manage annual value creation targets, budgets, and performance metrics.
- Ensure procurement governance, policies, and standards are consistently applied across the organization.
Leadership & Talent Development:
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing indirect procurement team.
- Play an active role in hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for procurement talent.
- Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and engagement rhythms.
- Foster a hands-on, collaborative culture that values accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Serve as a primary procurement interface to executive leadership and senior business stakeholders.
- Navigate complex, sometimes competing priorities across multiple plants and functions.
- Travel to manufacturing sites, vendors, and key stakeholders as needed (approximately 20–25%; majority of sites located in IL/WI).
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
- Significant, progressive leadership experience in indirect procurement within large, complex organizations.
- Deep expertise in transportation procurement (3PL – over-the-road and ocean), warehousing, utilities, and facilities.
- Proven experience managing and influencing large-scale spend portfolios (approaching or exceeding $1B annually).
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence, challenge, and partner at the senior leadership level.
- Hands-on leadership style with a track record of being embedded in the business.
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing, industrial, or asset-intensive environments.
- Background in organizations with mature procurement and sourcing functions.
- Exposure to international suppliers and global sourcing strategies.
Compensation Range: $200,000 - $240,000 + 25% Bonus
Benefits Offered: 3 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Director, Indirect Procurementlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel free to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.
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Title - Process Technician
Location – Libertyville, Illinois
Experience – 4 years
Salary – as per the market standard
Job Description:
Mandatory Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience in injection molding or mold setup.
• Experience with hydraulic and electric injection molding machines.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• RJG Master Molder I or II
• Forklift Certification
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Plastics Technology, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
• Machine Setup & Operation
• Set up molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment for production runs.
• Adjust machine parameters to maintain part quality and meet specifications.
• Start up and shut down molding machines per standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance
• Diagnose and resolve molding issues such as flash, short shots, or warping.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on molds and machines.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams for complex repairs.
• Quality Assurance
• Inspect molded parts for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain documentation for process control, lot traceability, and corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Process Optimization
• Monitor mold performance and suggest improvements to reduce cycle time and scrap.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts.
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow all safety protocols and ensure equipment is operated safely.
• Comply with ISO-13485, FDA CFR/GMP, and other regulatory requirements.
Job Title: MES Quality Engineer / EBR Specialist (Quality Engineer — MES/EBR Oversight)
Payrate:$55-95/hr DOE
Location: North Chicago, IL
Contract: 1+ year contract
Overview
Quality-focused MES/EBR subject-matter expert to provide Quality oversight for the implementation of POMS Electronic Batch Records (EBR). This is not a general QA or technical writing role — the hire will ensure EBR integrity, review recipe logic and test artifacts, and approve system testing deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Quality oversight for the POMS EBR implementation project
- Review paper batch records and translate Quality requirements prior to digitization
- Review and validate POMS recipe logic and configurations for compliance with Quality requirements
- Review, approve, and provide feedback on validation test scripts and system testing documentation
- Review and approve EBR-related test execution and results
- Work closely with Quality, IT/MES, validation, and operations teams to resolve issues and ensure compliant deployments
- Provide recommendations for procedural or control changes required for EBR implementation
- Support traceability and documentation required for regulatory inspections/audits
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in Quality oversight for MES and Electronic Batch Record implementations
- Hands-on experience with POMS (preferred); familiarity with PAS‑X, Syncade, PharmaSuite or similar MES platforms a plus
- Experience reviewing batch records, recipe logic, and validation test scripts
- Strong understanding of GxP requirements and pharmaceutical manufacturing Quality systems
- Experience approving system testing and validation deliverables
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Desired/Preferred Experience
- Prior experience at pharma/device/biotech companies (examples: AbbVie, Abbott, Lilly, Baxter, Takeda, Catalent, Pfizer, Amgen, Thermo Fisher)
- Background in manufacturing operations, validation engineering, or Quality systems supporting MES/EBR
- Familiarity with electronic validation standards and traceability tools
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
General Manager
Antioch, IL
$100,000 - $125,000 + Profit-Based Bonuses + 401(k) + Medical + Dental + Vision + Leadership Progression Opportunities
Are you an operations leader in the truck or heavy equipment industry looking to lead a large, high-performing dealership?
Do you want to take ownership of an established operation where your focus is on strengthening performance, supporting a large team, and continuing the success already built?
This is an opportunity to lead one of the company’s largest and most established dealership locations. With a team of over 100 employees and strong financial performance, the focus for the incoming General Manager is on maintaining operational excellence and continuing to build on an already successful foundation.
In this role, you’ll oversee service and parts operations while working closely with department managers to ensure the dealership continues to run efficiently and deliver excellent service to its customer base.
This role would suit someone with strong operational leadership experience in the truck, heavy equipment, or fleet space who is comfortable leading large teams and driving high standards across a busy dealership environment.
The Role:
- Oversee daily operations across service and parts departments
- Lead and support department managers across a large team
- Maintain strong operational performance and profitability
- Strengthen processes, training, and team development
The Person:
- Experience within the truck, heavy equipment, fleet, or dealership industry
- Strong operational leadership experience within large teams
- Proven ability to manage service and parts operations
- Strong leadership and team development skills
Key Words: Freightliner, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks, Kenworth, Peterbilt, International Trucks, Cummins Engines, Detroit Diesel, PACCAR, Class 8 Heavy-Duty Trucks, Fixed Operations, P&L Responsibility, Revenue Growth, EBITDA, Expense Control, Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Market Penetration, Budgeting & Forecasting, ROI, Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Compliance, Risk Management, Facility Management, Service Department Operations, Parts Department Management, Warranty Administration, Shop Productivity, Technician Recruitment, Repair Order (RO) Management
We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who’s energized by innovation, automation, and continuous improvement. If you love transforming ideas into efficient, high-performing processes, this is the role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Champion automation projects from concept to completion, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition new products from design to full-scale production.
- Evaluate processes to identify inefficiencies, improve layouts, and deliver measurable cost savings.
- Partner with production teams to uphold quality, consistency, and safety standards.
- Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and elevate performance.
- Develop process enhancements that boost throughput, shorten cycle times, and cut operational costs.
- Assist with equipment selection, installation, and troubleshooting to maximize uptime and productivity.
- Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions to ensure operational clarity.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or automation.
- Strong foundation in Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and modern automation technologies.
- Proven track record managing projects and collaborating across teams.
- CAD experience (SolidWorks proficiency preferred).
- Analytical, detail-oriented mindset with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Innovation-Driven Culture – Be part of a team that embraces new technology and fresh ideas.
- Career Growth – Take ownership of impactful projects and continue building your expertise.
- Tangible Impact – See your work directly improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
If you’re ready to put your engineering expertise to work in a place where your ideas matter and your contributions drive real results, we’d love to hear from you.
LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Tool Room Manager – Die Casting to join their team. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who brings deep technical expertise, strong people leadership, and a sense of urgency to supporting manufacturing operations and customer commitments.
The Tool Room Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of a multi-shift tool room, overseeing approximately 20–25 skilled tool room professionals. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure tooling readiness, reliability, and continuous improvement.
If you are energized by building relationships with your team, improving processes, and solving real-world manufacturing challenges, this role offers both stability and visibility within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct leadership and oversight of the Tool Room team across shifts, fostering accountability, engagement, and development.
- Drive tooling availability, performance, and cost control to support production schedules and customer requirements.
- Plan and prioritize tooling workloads, maintenance, and repairs to meet changing production demands.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing principles and 5S.
- Track tooling costs, labor efficiency, and performance metrics; identify opportunities for optimization.
- Support new product introductions, collaborating with cross-functional teams during launch and ramp-up.
- Evaluate and recommend capital equipment, tooling investments, dies, and molds.
- Ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed on dies, molds, and tool room equipment.
- Uphold all quality, safety, environmental, and compliance standards.
- Act as a trusted leader on the floor—coaching, mentoring, and developing talent within the tool room.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong hands-on presence.
- Die Casting experience is required.
- Experience in metal stamping or injection molding.
- Demonstrated success managing skilled trades or tool room teams.
- Strong working knowledge of tooling processes, tool & die repair/build, and manufacturing best practices.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and communicate with urgency and clarity.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites within the U.S. on an occasional basis (a few times per year).
- Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred.
- Background in Lean manufacturing environments.
- Experience supporting automotive or high-volume manufacturing operations.
- CAD/CAM familiarity and strong technical troubleshooting skills.
Compensation Range: $110,000 - $130,000
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Tool Room Manager looking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.
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Position Title: Director of Manufacturing
Reports to: Head of Operations
Role Description
The Director of Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of the manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and ensuring the smooth operation of all activities within the plant, with an emphasis on maintaining high productivity, efficiency, safety, and the highest quality standards. The Director of Manufacturing will collaborate with various departments, which include Product Development, Marketing and Accounting, in support of all commercial and financial objectives. Departments under Director of Manufacturing’s direct leadership include production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, and production staff in eyewear frame manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with design and product development team to transition new frame designs into scalable, stable production.
• Manage day-to-day operations of in-house frame manufacturing.
• Manage capital projects and equipment upgrades to enhance production capabilities and support scaling initiatives.
• Champion a culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Product Engineering & Product Development Support
• Develop industry standards and provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback during early design phases, influencing materials, tolerances, and construction methods for new eyewear frames.
• Translate product design into production-ready engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and process routings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and product designers to develop innovative solutions for frame construction, hinge integration, and surface finishing.
• Assist in the technical training of product development and production staff on new materials and processes.
• Document, standardize, and improve processes across machining, shaping, assembly, and finishing operations.
• Introduce and sustain lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and shorten lead times.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product issues.
• Maintain equipment capability and recommend capital investments in manufacturing technology. • Implement measurement and inspection methods for critical-to-quality features. Operational Excellence
• Develop metrics for yield, cycle time, and productivity to develop consistent, manual master planning for more predictable production throughput.
• Coordinate with supply chain and vendor partners on components and outsourced processes (e.g., plating, coatings, laser engraving).
- Team Leadership: Successfully manages the manufacturing, quality control, and industrial design teams, comprised of a skilled labor pool of exempt and non-exempt employees. Direct and lead the team with clear priorities and goals in support of broader business initiatives and to ensure quality, efficiency and collaboration at all times. Actively develops supervisors and leads to engage and motivate the workforce. Provides ongoing training/support for continuous skill development.
- Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate existing processes to enhance output; leverage industry expertise as well as manufacturing background to implement the most efficient manufacturing solutions for eyewear production. Identify and implement new technologies, and systems to enhance resource use and streamline operations. Constantly strive to improve the operation in support of business goals and market needs (quality, cost, efficiency, timeliness etc.)
- Equipment & Machinery Oversight: Strong knowledge of specialized equipment and machinery, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and source parts, especially in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and other departments to achieve organizational goals and ensure operational efficiency. Key stakeholders include Product Development, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing
- Alignment with Business Plan: Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure manufacturing plans meet the expectations of the business (ie: COGS, timing, quality etc).
- Budget Mgt and Cost Control: Establish appropriate annual plans and budgets in support of production forecasts and actively manage labor and raw material costs to ensure targets are met. Sets the foundation for growth, scalability and profitability in the manufacturing center.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; MBA preferred At least ten years of manufacturing experience
- Prior experience leading teams and managing complex initiatives
Position Details
- Full-time onsite position based at our Vernon Hills, IL Headquarters
Evaluate production process, recommend improvements, qualify and conduct vendor management, generate and maintain DMR’s, product specifications, design control files, and CE technical files.
Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process validation, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure that products are ideal and functional.
Design experiments to understand sources of variation affecting products and processes.
Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
Design and perform experimental product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates.
Generate and analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and lead corrective actions.
Use concepts of probability and statistical quality control to guide decisions.
Direct and collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective action implementation (CAPA, SCAR), and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
Lead supplier qualifications.
Provide Quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control activities, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.
Responsible for building appropriate product documentation (e.g.
Device Master Records) in compliance with applicable regulations.
Work with Regulatory Groups and Suppliers to produce 510K submissions, letters to file, etc., as required.
Coordinate product testing with internal and external laboratories as required.
Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations associated with product lines and processes.
Perform quality reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality documents and company quality records.
Lead investigations of product and process non-conformances and out-of-specification results and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Education: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or other related technical field.
Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience in the Quality or Engineering.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives, and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.
Experience using time management skills to prioritize, organize, and track details in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects.
Experience problem solving, overcoming obstacles, and reaching a positive and successful solution through mathematical or systematic operations.
Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ).
Intermediate Skill Level in Microsoft Excel (for example: conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting) Working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards (e.g.
21 CFR 820, ISO13485).
Position requires up to 15% travel.
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years of industry experience in Medical Devices, Drugs, and/or fields directly related to the role.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position: $79,000.00
- $119,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.
Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here .
For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career.
We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.
Explore our Belonging page here .
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.
Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Description
About the Role:
The Maintenance Technician II provides a high level of maintenance support for all equipment in the Galaxy filling process at Takeda's Round Lake, IL manufacturing site; maintains equipment in all areas of the Mix, Fill and Finishing complexes at the Drug Delivery facility; ensures manufacturing lines are well maintained and ready to run during planned production time; provides PM completion; constantly monitors during production to spot and solve issues before they affect production; provides a high level of to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; provides service on an emergency basis based on business needs, which will require working overtime, weekends and during plant shutdowns; familiarizes self with corporate specifications and plant SOP's governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP; adheres to all plant safety rules and direct others in the proper application of plant safety; drives innovation and continuous improvement, works independently and closely with manufacturing, engineering and quality groups to resolve issues.
You will work 6:00pm-6:30am on a 2-2-3 rotating shift.
How you will Contribute:
- Accomplishes objectives with a great deal of autonomy
- Learns and understands corporate specifications and plant SOP's governing the operation of the Galaxy process and local GMP
- Monitors assigned manufacturing lines and communicates with manufacturing to reduce down time
- Provides a high level of to repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Reviews current PMs, verifies parts are in stock and completes PMs
- Builds and rebuilds machine assemblies
- Communicates equipment issues and work status to supervisor, manufacturing, and management per the plant's Stop and Fix guidelines
- Initiates work orders using the JD Edwards (JDE) CMMS system
- Performs PM work and assigns work related to the Galaxy process when work is required to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency; ensures proper completion of related documentation
- Notes in JDE or other downtime tracking method any problems, breakdowns or alarms related to all equipment; initiates work orders, and provides additional documentation required to resolve issues; reviews equipment trends related to the issues and support efforts to eliminate reoccurring problems
- Shares knowledge and trains less experienced technicians in the Galaxy process and all related equipment including safety, 6S, PM's associated with the facility
- Learns to handle robots in all normal production modes; troubleshoots and identifies problems related to robots, machine output and quality defects as they occur
- Advances knowledge and capabilities through additional training
- Solicit help from Lead technicians and engineering assistance when needed
- Takes a role in safe work practices and leads by example
- Reports unsafe conditions and practices per site requirements
- Maintains 100% on time completion of all required training
What you bring to Takeda:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required, plus 2+ years of experience or Associates degree or higher and 1+ years of related work experience
Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may:
- Work in a cold, wet environment.
- Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers, and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
- Indoor working conditions and exposure to loud noises that requires hearing protection
- Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
- No make-up, jewelry, nail polish, or artificial fingernails may be worn in the manufacturing environment.
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special safety gear or gowning; will be required to follow gowning requirements and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body (Applies to roles in Filling Department only).
- May be required to work in confined spaces/areas.
- Some Clean Room and/or cool/hot storage conditions. (Applies to roles in Filling Department only).
- May be exposed to and must not be allergic to cephalosporin. (Applies only to product touch roles).
- May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.
- Must be able to work on multiple shifts, including weekends, to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed.
- Must be able to work non-traditional work hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
- Requires flexibility to work during off shift hours and/or conduct activities in support of different shifts as needed.
- Must be able to work overtime as required
- Must be able to carry up to 100lbs, lift up to 100lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs, with assistance of material handling equipment and/or two-person lifts.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8-12 hour shift between rooms and across the site.
- Must be able to walk within and between quality rooms and packaging rooms, as well as throughout the entire plant.
- May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$18.85 - $29.62
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
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Job Description
Build a stable career. Support your family. Help save lives.
At Takeda’s Round Lake site, the work you do every day helps patients living with severe and chronic diseases. As a Maintenance Technician II, you’ll keep our Mix, Fill, and Finishing operations running smoothly in our Drug Delivery facility - keeping critical manufacturing lines running so lifesaving and life-sustaining therapies can reach families around the world.
This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in reliability, safety, and solving problems fast—especially when production depends on it.
The hours for this role is 6:00PM – 6:30AM working on a 2-2-3 rotating shift.
Why this role matters
When equipment runs the way it should, patients get the therapies they’re counting on. You’ll help ensure lines are maintained and production-ready, complete preventative maintenance on time, and stay engaged during runs to spot and resolve issues before they impact quality or output. Your troubleshooting skills repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems will directly support consistent, high-performing operations in a GMP environment.
In this role, you will:
- Keep production equipment reliable and ready to run: Maintain filling lines and related equipment, monitor performance during production, and partner with Manufacturing to reduce downtime.
- Perform preventive maintenance and documentation: Review/prepare PMs (including parts verification), execute PMs on time, complete required records, and use JDE CMMS to initiate/track work orders and downtime.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and improve equipment performance: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic systems; rebuild assemblies; analyze trends to eliminate recurring issues; escalate to Leads/Engineering when needed.
- Work safely, compliantly, and develop others: Follow corporate specs/SOPs and GMP expectations, lead by example on safe work practices (Stop & Fix), report unsafe conditions, complete all required training on time, and train/mentor less experienced technicians.
What you bring to Takeda:
We’re looking for people who take pride in their work and want a long-term career home.
- High school diploma/GED with 2+ years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree (or higher) with 1+ year; technical certifications a plus (3+ years manufacturing systems experience preferred).
- Prior experience in an FDA-regulated/GMP environment preferred, with strong documentation practices and attention to detail.
- Experience with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read/interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic drawings (PLC knowledge or willingness to learn).
- Proficient with MS Word/Excel and JDE (or similar CMMS)
Important Considerations:
At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver safe, high-quality medicines, and we prioritize the health and safety of our employees. In this role, you may:
- Able to work flexible or non-traditional hours to support 24/7 operations, including some overtime, weekends, holidays, and off-shift coverage
- Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. (Removing all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment).
- Indoor working conditions and exposure to loud noises that require hearing protection.
- Work in a cold, wet environment.
- Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.
- Must be able to carry up to 100lbs, lift up to 100lbs, push/pull up to 100lbs, with assistance of material handling equipment and/or two-person lifts.
- Must be able to stand and/or walk for an extended period over an 8-12 hour shift between rooms and across the site.
- May require bending, twisting, reaching overhead, and/or squatting motions to perform certain tasks.
- Will work around moving equipment and machinery.
- May be required to work in confined spaces/areas.
- May be exposed to and must not be allergic to cephalosporin.
- May require immunization before performing work within the manufacturing area.
- Travel up to 5%
More About Us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best-in-class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that inspires and empowers you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
U.S. Hourly Wage Range:
$18.85 - $29.62
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
USA - IL - Round Lake - Drug Delivery
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
No
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Work Location: North Chicago, IL 60064
Assignment Duration: 06 Months (Possible Extension)
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Position Summary: The Laboratory Coordinator will develop and administer various laboratory equipment support functions throughout our organization's R&D sites. This position involves serving as liaison among our organization's internal personnel as well as external organizations, to aid in equipment selection, purchasing (equipment and services), onboarding, calibration/service/repair, and decommissioning.
Background & Context: These functions will be executed with consideration for laboratory needs, as well as quality and cost effectiveness of internal and external service providers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interface with vendors, OEM, and internal service organizations to address laboratory equipment service needs.
- Assist R&D personnel with selection and purchase of laboratory equipment and services.
- Provide administrative support throughout equipment lifecycle (onboarding, maintenance/repair, decommissioning).
- Serve as liaison to on-site vendor service personnel.
- Receive incoming work requests and generate workorders on demand.
- Process work orders and contracts within IBM Maximo system to ensure equipment status, service activities, and all cost of ownership expenses are properly documented.
- Maintain equipment warranty and service contract data within Maximo system and Access database.
- Process service contract renewals, including review of equipment reliability histories, determination of insourcing potential, and overall assessment of cost benefits.
- Work with department leadership to develop and refine processes in support of department functions.
Qualifications & Experience:
- College Degree or equivalent experience. A technical degree (Engineering or Science) is preferred.
- Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements, laboratory safety, and GxP.
- At least 2+ years of experience with a variety of laboratory equipment, either having served as a lab analyst, lab equipment service provider, or both.
- Effective written and oral communication skills capable of accommodating a diverse audience.
- Proficient in data entry, analysis, and presentation, particularly within Maximo, Cognos, and SAP environments.
- Attention to detail, strong organization and planning skills.
- Capable of independently developing creative solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated and positive attitude with a great desire to contribute to our success.
Responsible for the safe maintenance of park rides, machinery and equipment.
Full-Time, Year Round, Hourly, paid weekly
Perks:
- Benefit options include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, and Group Auto and Home
- Retirement Benefits Include: 401K & Roth 401K
- Exclusive Employee Perks and Pricing for Season Passes and Tickets
Responsibilities:
- Perform visual inspections of assigned rides and attractions
- Perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions
- Maintain, erect, repair and trouble-shoot various theme park rides and attractions
- Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
- Remove and/or replace worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions
- Keep a daily duty log of maintenance work performed as well as accurate records of preventative maintenance
Qualifications:
- Should possess practical skill and proficient knowledge in two or more trades, such as: mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, carpentry, welding and small combustion engine repair and maintenance
- Must be able to trouble-shoot clearly, calmly and safely in the presence of Guests and fellow Team Members
- Should have strong mechanical, electrical & hydraulic experience
- Must possess strong safety sensitivity & ability to work with many different types of mechanical devises
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties, including climbing and working at heights up to and in excess of 150ft., crawling and working in confined spaces and lifting up to 100 lbs. Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures. Must possess the physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles
- Must have tools and equipment to perform required duties and tasks as assigned
- Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Must be 18 years or older
Responsible for the safe maintenance of park rides, machinery and equipment.
Full-Time, Year Round, Hourly, paid weekly
Perks:
- Benefit options include, but are not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident Insurance, and Group Auto and Home
- Retirement Benefits Include: 401K & Roth 401K
- Exclusive Employee Perks and Pricing for Season Passes and Tickets
Responsibilities:
- Perform visual inspections of assigned rides and attractions
- Perform rehab work on theme park rides and attractions
- Maintain, erect, repair and trouble-shoot various theme park rides and attractions
- Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions
- Remove and/or replace worn or defective parts using hand and/or power tools
- Perform routine preventative maintenance on various equipment including rides and attractions
- Keep a daily duty log of maintenance work performed as well as accurate records of preventative maintenance
Qualifications:
- Should possess practical skill and proficient knowledge in two or more trades, such as: mechanical, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, carpentry, welding and small combustion engine repair and maintenance
- Must be able to trouble-shoot clearly, calmly and safely in the presence of Guests and fellow Team Members
- Should have strong mechanical, electrical & hydraulic experience
- Must possess strong safety sensitivity & ability to work with many different types of mechanical devises
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
- Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the primary job duties, including climbing and working at heights up to and in excess of 150ft., crawling and working in confined spaces and lifting up to 100 lbs. Must be able to work outdoors in extreme temperatures. Must possess the physical dexterity to operate hand tools and motor vehicles
- Must have tools and equipment to perform required duties and tasks as assigned
- Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Must be 18 years or older
Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations.
Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.
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Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Saravana Kumar, at 224-507-1183 Title: Materials Engineer Location: Onsite at Round Lake, IL Duration: 12 Months Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position.
Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered Description: Responsible for coordinating all activities necessary to complete technical service requests within an agreed-upon timeline.
This includes material testing, extrusion and problem solving.
Requirements Able to operate and interpret data with the majority of the material characterization tools such as DSC, rheometer, TGA, DMA, Tensile tester, hardness tester, GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, optical, SEM, etc.
No restriction in weight lifting of 50lb or so if needed when working in the extrusion lab for making pellets, film and tubing.
Execute protocols and write reports following procedures.
BS 8 years, MS 5 year, PhD 2 years in material science or engineering, chemical engineering, or equivalent.
Experience working in the medical industry is preferred.
About us: DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond.
The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer.
DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
HPLC
Role: MEP Engineer – Capital Projects
Location: North Chicago, IL/Milwaukee, WI/Indianapolis, IN
Duration: 12+Months(Contract#W2)
Client: Pharmaceutical
Objective:
Ensure all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) installations meet the approved design, performance standards, and regulatory requirements through inspection, verification, and proper documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical Systems
- Inspect electrical equipment, wiring, and installations to ensure compliance with approved designs and regulations.
- Review instrument calibration certificates and loop testing documents.
- Check instrument air systems, tubing, and junction box installations.
- Verify grounding, bonding, and safety disconnect systems.
- Inspect motor control centers (MCC), variable frequency drives (VFD), and power distribution systems.
- Review electrical documentation and as-built drawings.
Mechanical Systems
- Inspect mechanical equipment and installations to ensure compliance with approved designs and regulations.
- Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and documentation.
- Monitor mechanical construction progress and quality.
- Review mechanical as-built documentation.
Quality & Compliance
- Review design documents, technical drawings, and layouts against project requirements (URS).
- Document construction progress and quality observations.
- Identify and report deviations or non-conformities.
- Inspect damaged materials and report issues.
- Schedule and conduct site inspections.
Coordination & Reporting
- Attend project meetings as required.
- Collaborate with engineering, QA, contractors, and suppliers to resolve issues.
- Provide inspection feedback and corrective action recommendations.
- Maintain and share earned value/credit reports with project stakeholders.
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LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing (2nd Shift) to join their team. This is a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and is investing in reliable, safety-focused maintenance professionals who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance professional who wants stable hours, modern equipment, and the chance to work in a technically engaging manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues on food processing and packaging equipment.
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, mixers, ovens, freezers, pumps, gearboxes, and automated packaging lines.
- Troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including valves, cylinders, regulators, and air systems.
- Supporting electrical systems including motors, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and industrial power distribution.
- Assisting with PLC and HMI troubleshooting, monitoring I/O, and identifying root causes of equipment faults.
- Documenting work completed using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Partnering with Production and Quality teams to minimize downtime and maintain food safety standards.
- Following all safety procedures including lockout/tagout, GMPs, and plant safety policies.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven maintenance experience within a food manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to ammonia refrigeration systems in an industrial environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Experience supporting production equipment in a high-volume setting.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Strong safety mindset with hands-on troubleshooting capability.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
- Electrical and controls troubleshooting beyond basic mechanical repair.
- Background in automated food packaging or process manufacturing.
Compensation Range: $37/hr - $48/hr
Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:00 pm-11:30 pm)
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Maintenance Technicianlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.
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As a Case Associate, you’ll play a critical behind-the-scenes role ensuring client referrals, billing documentation and case files are processed efficiently and accurately. This is a contract-to-hire Case Associate opportunity where strong performers can grow into long-term positions while building valuable nonprofit and administrative experience.
What’s the job?
- Serve as administrative support for the care coordination team as a Case Associate
- Process new client referrals and prepare case documentation
- Maintain accurate client records and organized case files
- Enter program data and assist with billing and documentation
- Monitor and respond to client inquiries and communication
- Assist with intake and post-assessment administrative tasks
- Review documentation to ensure completeness and compliance
- Coordinate with external partners to resolve billing issues
- Support care coordinators, supervisors and leadership staff
- Participate in trainings and continuous learning opportunities
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Prior data entry experience required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
- Comfort handling confidential client information
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced administrative environment
- Billing system experience is a plus
- $17–$18/hour pay
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options
- Hands-on experience supporting community programs
- Collaborative team environment with mission-driven professionals
- Great opportunity to build administrative and case coordination experience
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
Senior Project Manager
Construction | Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility
A globally recognized Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their downtown Chicago office. This firm delivers complex, high profile projects across the United States and internationally, with a diverse portfolio including industrial, residential, commercial, education/public, mixed use, and hospitality developments valued up to $200M+.
This role offers the opportunity to lead large scale projects from preconstruction through completion while working within a fully integrated AEC delivery model alongside architecture, engineering, and construction teams.
The Opportunity
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for overall project leadership, managing teams, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
You will oversee complex projects across multiple sectors, working closely with internal design teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to deliver successful outcomes on high value projects across the U.S. and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects valued up to $200M+.
- Manage projects from preconstruction through project closeout, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
- Oversee project teams including project managers, project engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
- Coordinate closely with architectural and engineering teams within the integrated AEC environment.
- Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and change management.
- Maintain strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead project meetings, reporting, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, contractual requirements, and company procedures.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of construction project management experience.
- Proven experience delivering large scale commercial, mixed use, residential, industrial, hospitality, or institutional projects.
- Experience managing projects valued $50M to $200M+.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Ability to oversee project financials, schedules, and client relationships.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
Why Join
- Globally respected Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firm with an international project portfolio.
- Opportunity to lead large scale projects across multiple sectors.
- Collaborative environment working alongside architecture and engineering teams in an integrated delivery model.
- Downtown Chicago office with a hybrid work schedule (2 days work from home).
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Position Title: Buyer
Business and Department: ABF (American Blending and Filling)
Visual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.
Position Purpose/Summary: The Buyer is responsible for developing a Network of Distributors and Manufacturers to supply the direct raw material needs for a growing cosmetic and household product contract manufacturer.
Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables: The Buyer is responsible for developing a Network of Distributors and Manufacturers to supply the direct raw material needs for a growing cosmetic and household product contract manufacturer. Key attributes of buying will include on time deliveries and with the best price at the specified quality. This position requires a strong knowledge base of specialty chemical, commodity, API/excipient and cosmetic resources. The Chemical Buyer must have a proven negotiation track record, with an adherence to cGMP and a focus on excellence in service. Responsibilities will include:
- Follow Hazardous Material Handling Procedures and go through Initial and Annual Training
- Sourcing Raw Materials across the North American manufacturing network
- Pricing negotiations of current and new raw materials
- Responding to Customer Request for Quotations with current information
- Materials planning and purchasing
- Supplier forecasting
- Purchase Order initiation
- Supporting R&D
- Interfacing with plant and site planner teams to ensure on time delivery and inventory levels
- Sampling
- Sourcing
- Following market trends and communicating news to internal stakeholders
- Interfacing with suppliers directly to resolve complaints, maintain forecasts
- Providing timely and accurate information on the status of raw material deliveries
- Managing ongoing Supplier Maintenance Program
- Driving Problem Resolution
- Effective prioritization to ensure execution of critical tasks and projects
Requirements
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:
- Education: BA or BS, ideally Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, or Engineering or Chemical Engineering Discipline
- Experience: 5+ years of strategic procurement experience within a multi-location organization (experience can be combination of technical and commercial)
- Technology/Software: Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications and various market research tools
- Communication: Excellent presentation skills; superior interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills
Role: Principal Application Architect
Location: Riverwoods, IL
Term: Contract
Responsible for leading the charge to drive technology strategy and technical capabilities for an application ecosystem. Leverage deep understanding of business processes and technical building blocks to design application architecture that balances business and customer needs with technical non-functional requirements for resiliency, security and efficiency. Partners with application engineers to ensure the application ecosystem is engineered according to architecture vision and continuously evolve the architecture and application to meet changing customer and business needs. Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Responsibilities:
- Partners with Sr. Product Owner(s) to develop product vision and strategy and align product vision with technology strategy
- Independently oversees the design process for an application
- Coaches' other architects to develop product quality strategy including nonfunctional requirements, such as reliability, availability, and security.
- Demonstrates a deep understanding of business processes and technical building blocks
- Trains others in solution design patterns
- Coaches' internal technology communities and are actively engaged in understanding and researching modern technologies and patterns
- Create and maintain big-picture design view of product portfolio
- Design and document solutions that meet the business needs.
- Conduct feasibility analysis, product comparison, capability mapping, high level estimations
- Apply Architecture development processes as required by the organization
- Create requirements and architectural specifications, functionality, and integration with new/existing systems.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors – Computer Science or related
- 10+ Years – Software Development, Software Engineering, Technical Architecture or related
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in architecture and design for card transaction processing applications.
- In depth knowledge on ISO8583 message formats.
- Experience with Payment networks, Banking industry and Debit card processing.
- Experience building high performing, scalable systems that adapt and grow to customer needs.
- Understanding of technology evaluation process.
- Experience with modern development practices such as CI/CD, SOA and microservices.
- Familiarity and experience using Kubernetes, AWS and/or other cloud computing services.
- Knowledge of API, Application integration patterns
- Good communication, and presentation skills
